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Beef spezzatino di manzo recipe.

Spezzatino di manzo

Mari Avalos
Spezzatino di manzo in bianco is a traditional Italian beef stew made with simple ingredients like beef, potatoes, onion, carrot, and celery. This version is cooked without tomatoes, allowing the natural flavors of the meat and vegetables to shine.
4 servings
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 3 hours 30 minutes
Total 3 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2.5 lb beef chuck (cut into chunks)
  • 1 ½ lb potatoes (cut into chunks)
  • 3 sticks celery (cut into 3-inches pieces)
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

For the soffritto

  • 1 small onion
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 stick celery
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled)

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the carrot, onion, one celery stick, and garlic. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a braising pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the beef, season with salt and pepper, and brown for about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped veggies and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often.
  • Add enough water to just cover the meat.
  • Season with a bit more salt, toss in the bay leaves, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes, adding water as needed.
  • Stir in the remaining celery sticks and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, cover again, and cook for another 15 minutes or until both the potatoes and celery are tender.
  • Uncover, adjust seasoning, and let it simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens to your liking.
  • Turn off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips & Notes

  • Use a cheap beef cut so the fat and collagen melt during cooking and add rich flavor.
  • Italian cooking is all about simple flavors, so no need for beef stock; the meat and veggies give plenty of taste.
  • If you have leftovers or eat to make a large batch, you can store this stew in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 803kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 58gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 2002mgPotassium: 1806mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2610IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 8mg